charging infrastructure

Number of ultra-rapid charge points increase by almost 70% over a year

New data from Zapmap suggests the number of ultra-rapid charge points in the UK has increased by 68% over the past year.

West Midlands home to UK's largest EV charging hub

The UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub has opened on the NEC Campus in the West Midlands.

Location data key to helping local authorities plan charging networks

Location data can help local authorities choose where best to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, says a new Government report.

solar panels at Northumberland County Council

Council's electric charge points and HQ to be powered by solar panels

Northumberland County Council will save up to £150,000 a year thanks to a new car port covered in solar panels that will power its HQ and on-site electric vehicle (EV) charge points.

Most councils 'yet to install on-street EV charge points’

Vauxhall is launching an initiative to help increase the availability of residential on-street public charge points after research showed the majority of councils do not have plans in place.

Government data shows charge point disparity

New Department for Transport (DfT) data shows Northern Ireland, followed by the North-West and East Midlands has the lowest level of public charge point provision in the UK.

On-street electric vehicle chargers in residential area with street cabinet nearby

BT Group launches electric vehicle charge point pilot

BT Group will examine the potential of converting or upgrading its street cabinets to electric vehicle (EV) charging units.

Gridserve secures funding to expand UK EV charging network expansion

Financing worth more than half a billion pounds will allow Gridserve to accelerate the upgrade and expansion of its UK electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

Go Ahead Group powering ahead with UK’s largest charging hub for electric buses

Work has started to install one of the biggest bus electric charging hubs in the UK.

AA finds public EV charging costs have fallen dramatically

The June 2023 AA EV Recharge Report has found the cost of peak and off-peak public charging has fallen dramatically.

Government publishes new public charge point regulations

New regulations for public charge points, including a reliability standard of 99% for rapid chargers have been released by the Government.

New report offers charge point utilisation data

A new report from the Green Finance Institute and Zapmap has revealed utilisation of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Lack of time a barrier to implementing EV charging infrastructure, say local authorities

A lack of time is cited by local authorities as the main reason they are yet to implement an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure strategy, new research has found.

National Highways outline priorities in major new road network report

A new National Highways report includes a raft of new proposals including providing drivers with more real-time, personalised information on congestion and the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charge points.

Motorway services' charge point target at risk

New analysis suggests the Government is not on track to hit its motorway services target for electric vehicle (EV) charge points.

Mark Flynn opens new Dundee EV charging site

New innovation at Dundee charging hub

Dundee Council has opened its fourth public EV charging hub that puts ‘innovation, sustainability, and accessibility’ for all EV drivers at the heart of the design.

New trade body created for UK charge point operators

A new trade body for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry has launched.

Charge point cash boost for London boroughs

London boroughs have been awarded a share of £35.7 million in funding from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme.

Government sets out how it will deliver on net zero commitments

The Government has published a new report which sets out which sets out how it will enhance the country’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities available and deliver on its net zero commitments.

Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks launch new charge point provider

Urban Fox, a new charge point provider launched by Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has announced plans to install up to 35,000 points in the next decade.